Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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"Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

Nurse SMS replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

I would not accept any job under those conditions, particularly one in which I would have to relocate, unless I were in pretty dire straits and had no other
Are we not asked to give to much?

Nurse SMS replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

You have a lot of issues going on with what sounds like a desperate need for some self care. I never worked home health, but when I worked the floor I almost always left on time, and I do not feel I...
Problems Before Nursing School

Nurse SMS replied to Remia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Actually having health insurance is required by the US government and you pay a tax penalty every year if you do not have it. The schools absolutely can have these kinds of requirements for
Help.... Can't find a job after nursing school

Nurse SMS replied to nurse54361's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

That I cannot say. You will need to investigate your own BON's policies. I don't know all of them.
Help.... Can't find a job after nursing school

Nurse SMS replied to nurse54361's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Depending on how many "years" out, you will likely need to take a refresher course to be looked at seriously and, in some states, to be allowed to practice. If you have never worked as a nurse at all...
New Grad BSN, RN, PHN, EMT and can’t find work. Legality of working as a CNA?

Nurse SMS replied to oceanhugger's topic in General Nursing

I have not read all the replies, but I just wanted to wish you well. Start applying out of state. Most places will hire you contingent on getting your license in that state within a certain amount of...
October 2019 GN Residency: Texas Health Resources (THR)

Nurse SMS replied to sarah512's topic in Texas Nursing

New grads are only hired into DFW hospitals via their internship/residency programs. Those happen a few times of year, depending on the institution and it is very competitive. Two year RNs generally...
Job Hunting

Nurse SMS replied to sincerelylc's topic in Texas Nursing

Yes, even one year of experience would make a huge difference. Huge. You would be very marketable as an experienced nurse. The technical school itself would most likely not matter, especially if you...
RN Salary in Dallas, Texas (2017)

Nurse SMS replied to nurse_swan's topic in Texas Nursing

I am not sure, but its an innocent question that would be fair to ask your recruiter. Just zip them an
Masters in nursing education, what subjects can you teach?

Nurse SMS replied to Bjones94's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

I had not thought about it but am curious about the answer. I would think we could teach
Depressed anti social low self esteem. What to do?

Nurse SMS replied to epinephrine1mg's topic in General Nursing

There are some good books out there too if you would enjoy that. Right now I am listening to Girl, Stop Apologizing on my commute. There is a lot of encouragement and wisdom that comes from accepting...
Refresher Nurse

Nurse SMS replied to beachnkat1's topic in General Nursing

The BON has nothing to do with you having been fired. Your best course of action is going to be taking a refresher course and then applying for hard-to-fill positions where your history won't be as...
12 Hour Shifts Issue

Nurse SMS replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

Try night shifts? Get out of acute care? Getting up is getting up no matter what time of day you have to do it. Some things just are what they are. If this shift doesn't work for you, you may have to...
I suck at my Job should, I quit?

Nurse SMS replied to cjp1994's topic in Nursing Career

You need more help than this board can provide. Your comments are not a normal level of stress and distress and because this is just the Internet, we cannot help you. We also cannot offer medical...
ICU to ER or L&D

Nurse SMS replied to Meghan Leri's topic in Nursing Career

Sometimes you have to suffer a bit for what you want. If your heart is in women's health, then pursue that opportunity. Be sure to look at your local economy before starting your FNP program. Where I...
Med/Surg to ICU - Need Advice

Nurse SMS replied to howdyall's topic in MICU, SICU

Get involved in councils and experience as a charge nurse. Attend the meetings, be social and build networks with the nurses and managers of the ICU departments. Build rapport. Let them know you would...
With equal levels of patient care outcome, why are NPs and PAs accepting half the salary of physicians?

Nurse SMS replied to sensher's topic in Nursing Career

The laws of supply and demand for one thing. There are a lot more nurses and PAs than there are physicians. In my area FNPs are having trouble finding work and the pay isn't much better than floor...
PharmD to RN

Nurse SMS replied to PharmD to RN's topic in Nursing Career

Find a college that offers nursing degrees. Have your transcript evaluated so you know what you will need to retake (almost all math and science courses). Get your pre-reqs out of the way, then apply...
BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

Nurse SMS replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

Most ASN to MSN programs having you earning your BSN along the way, so you don't really get to skip that portion. Even though you have a BA in a non-nursing related field, those classes were not...
Mini Rant

Nurse SMS replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

On your resume, list your job title/position with the dates of employment. Don't differentiate between the LPN and RN aspect in that part of your resume. Just list your degrees under the education...
Reporting coworkers

Nurse SMS replied to jaMcLPN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

This was from 2016
DNR/transfer to hospital

Nurse SMS replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

Forgive me but...no. That doesn't make sense. You wanted him admitted in order to validate your assessment? How exactly does that work? Apparently he was successfully treated in the ER to the point...
Did I bomb this phone interview?

Nurse SMS replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

It is impossible to say. Consider calling them or emailing them to reiterate your interest and ask if they have moved forward
Job Hunting

Nurse SMS replied to sincerelylc's topic in Texas Nursing

Honestly? Yes, that would help. As an experienced nurse you will be much more hirable. The market is only tight for new grads down here. Your kiddos are little still! I have kids but didn't do nursing...
Need Advice on Legit Online Master's in Nursing Programs

Nurse SMS replied to canadawali's topic in General Students

Yeah, they have been saying "soon" for years!

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